John Stones: The English defender is in early talks to join Inter Milan.

England defender John Stones is in talks with Inter Milan to join the Italian side on a free transfer.

The center-half is a free agent. After leaving Manchester City At the end of June.

Stones was heavily interested in clubs across Europe, including Chelsea and Juventus.

But Serie A champions Inter have held positive talks with the 32-year-old and are understood to be leading the race to sign the Premier League and Champions League winner on a two-year deal.

Stones has made 295 appearances for City since joining from Everton for £47.5m in 2016.

He helped City win six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community Shields, the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

The former Barnsley defender won 93 international caps and was a member of the England team that finished third at the World Cup.